Health - Conditions and Diseases - Endocrine Disorders - Thyroid - Goiter

Antithyroid effects of coal-derived pollutants (Endemic goiter) - Do you know where the water you drink comes from? Compounds derived from coal and shale may contaminate drinking water, then act as goitrogens and "could pose a serious threat of thyroid disorders." Lindsay RH and others. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. 37:467-481, 1992.
Goiter - Explains thyroid enlargement. Illustrated. EndocrineWeb.com Endocrine Disorders & Endocrine Surgery.
Thyroid Enlargement - The Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook: Chapter 5: Hematologic, Electrolyte, and Metabolic Disorders

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